Cumbria in Bloom

INTRODUCING CUMBRIA IN BLOOM

The County’s premier campaign to encourage people to work together in their own area, show pride and keep it clean and welcoming.

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Linked closely to the guidelines of the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign we arrange competitions, support the RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” assessment scheme, run a Schools Gardening Competition and one for tourism businesses. And to cap it all we nominate finalists into Britain in Bloom for national recognition.

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Main Competition

A competition with entry categories to take account of population size so that all communities can
RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood

Open to volunteer led groups that are improving their local environment through gardening and environmental activities
Schools Gardening

Most children love messing about in gardens. This competition encourages schools to show how gardening benefits
Tourism

Cumbria Tourism welcomes quality and appearance. This competition judges entries from different categories on how they

Britain In Bloom Finalists 2018

With so many great achievers it's hard to summarise only a few for individual recognition, so for 2018, we are highlighting the five communities that will represent Cumbria in the Britain in Bloom finals. For all winners see the results on our competition pages.

Stanwix (Carlisle) – Urban Community 2018 Finalist

Stanwix in Bloom is delighted to be involved in the Britain in Bloom Finals and for
Bothel – Village 2018 Finalist

Bothel is proud and delighted to have been selected, for the first time, to represent the
Dalston – Large Village 2018 Finalist

Dalston in Bloom Confirmed as a 2018 entry in the Large Village Section of Britain in
Ulverston – Town 2018 Finalist

Ulverston in Bloom Confirmed as an entry in the Town Section of Britain in Bloom 2018
Penrith – Large Town 2018 Finalist

Penrith in Bloom are delighted to be a finalist in the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in

As a registered charity we are a group of volunteers who believe that if you appreciate where you live you will want to work with others to make a difference and show pride. Cumbria in Bloom started out decades ago when life was simpler and councils had resources to put into all sorts of maintenance and horticultural projects. Competitive entries were received from many communities of all sizes keen to get awards at an annual ceremony.

Today the purpose is the same but the emphasis is on recognising that if you want to feel proud of where you are it is likely individuals or groups will get together to make things happen. Cumbria in Bloom seeks to engage with communities…

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